Ponds & water features
The short answer
Build and clean
- Price from
- £750.00
- Time on site
- 1 to 5 days, depending on complexity
What you get
A custom-designed and installed pond or water feature, enhancing the beauty and serenity of your garden.
When do you need a Ponds & water features?
You should call a professional when you want a new water feature or notice problems with your old one.
- When installing new outdoor pumps.
- If water levels drop quickly.
- When water looks green or stagnant.
- Before renting out your property.
- If you notice electrical sparks.
- When preparing to sell your home.
What happens on the day
Your professional will start by checking the area for hidden pipes or cables before they begin any work.
- Digging and leveling the ground.
- Fitting high quality pond liners.
- Wiring pumps to safe power.
- Testing the filtration system flow.
- Cleaning out debris and plants.
- Testing water for fish safety.
How to prepare
- Clear garden furniture from the area
- Point out your outdoor power sockets
- Unlock any side garden gates
- Keep pets and children inside
- Check where your water mains are
- Empty any nearby heavy garden pots
- Tell them about hidden underground pipes
- Prepare a space for waste water
How to improve your result
- Add more oxygenating aquatic plants
- Install a sturdy safety mesh
- Use a UV water clarifier
- Position features away from trees
- Check pump filters every month
- Use a fountain timer switch
Why it is useful day to day
Having a well kept pond makes your outdoor space more peaceful and can increase your home value.
- Adds a beautiful focal point.
- Attracts birds and helpful insects.
- Keeps rental tenants safer outdoors.
- Reduces noisy pump vibrations.
- Prevents expensive future repair bills.
- Keeps your garden water clear.
Why we ask these questions
Hiring a specialist ensures the job is done correctly so you can relax and enjoy your garden.
- They check all electrical safety.
- They prevent messy garden leaks.
- They protect your local wildlife.
- They advise on pond depths.
- They provide necessary safety certificates.
- They help prevent algae growth.
Frequently asked questions
Often needed alongside
- Fixed price
- Recurring
Garden maintenance
Regular or one-off tidy
- Fixed price
- Recurring
Lawn mowing & care
Mowing, feeding, scarifying
Garden clearance
Overgrown gardens cleared
Invasive weed treatment
Japanese knotweed control
- Urgent
- Fixed price
Tree surgery
Pruning, crown reduction, felling
Stump removal
Grinding and removal
- Fixed price
- Recurring
Hedge cutting
Trim, reduce, remove
Landscaping build
Hard and soft landscaping

